The first vice of the first woman was curiosity, and it runs through the whole sex.

The world, the wise world, that never is wrong itself, judges always by events. And if he should use me ill, then I shall be blamed for trusting him: if well, O then I did right, to be sure!--But how would my censurers act in my case, before the event justifies or condemns the action, is the question.

The little words in the Republic of Letters, like the little folks in a nation, are the most useful and significant.

What pleasure can those over-happy persons know, who, from their affluence and luxury, always eat before they are hungry and drink before they are thirsty?

Twenty-four is a prudent age for women to marry at.

'Passion' a word which involves so many feelings. I feel it when we touch; I feel it when we kiss; I feel it when I look at you. For you are my passion; my one true love.

Men know no medium: They will either, spaniel-like, fawn at your feet, or be ready to leap into your lap.